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31 May Shawn’s Story:

About a year and a half ago I was rushed to the hospital with a b/p of 190/160. Among other things that came out of that incident, is that I was diagnosed with stage 3 ckd (chronic kidney disease). A few months later I watched forks over knives and contacted Dr. Esselstyn, he was nice enough to talk to me in great length and recommend a few different things to me.

At that time I wasn’t eating the healthiest I should be and not taking great care of myself. I ordered the Engine 2 Diet and it changed my whole outlook on life and eating habits. I was on 6 different medications a day, I am currently at 3 which I think is great! One of the meds I was able to get off of which I thank this diet to was the prednisone which incidentally was what sent me into a-fib but that’s an entirely different story.

I haven’t lost any weight but I’m good with that. The great news is however, yesterday I had a routine appointment with my doctor and even though I knew that kidney damage was irreversible he informed me that I am now in stage 1 to possibly 2 ckd! My blood pressure has also gone down, I am currently at 100/60 a far cry from the day in the er at 190/160. If nothing else I would like to thank Rip and his father for opening my eyes and giving me my life back, I thought for sure I would either be dead or on dialysis by this point. I can’t thank you enough!” – Shawn

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http://www.facebook.com/igor.rotaev Igor Rotaev

My name is Igor, I’m from Western Europe.
I am ready to donate a kidney or part of my liver for good compensation.
I am a 30 year old man, blood group is O+, I don’t drink or smoke.
I can travel anywhere worldwide to take tests and perform surgery. I will listen offer and conditions of recipientigorrotaev@yahoo.com

Leah

Congratulations Shawn! That is fabulous news! It sounds like there is so much less pressure on your kidneys now. Wishing you continued healing and healthy vibrance in life!

Becky P

Is he saying the prednisone sent him into a fib or getting off of it did? After kidney disease, dialysis and a transplant (3 years ago) I’m taking prednisone as part of my anti-rejection meds.

Organ Donor

I;m Male 32yrs from turkey, i am strong, healthy, non smoker, non alcoholic, no genetics problem,
i am blood group O +VE, I want to donate my kidney to help any kidney related patients. who will as a return help me back by compensating me

i got a deep financial mess which i need some money to resolve. any kind heated and serous kidney recipient should contact me

How the Engine 2 Diet Came to Life

As a world-class triathlete turned firefighter, Rip Esselstyn was used to responding to emergencies. When he learned that one of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, Texas was in dire physical condition with a dangerously high cholesterol level of 344, he sprang into action and motivated the entire Engine 2 firehouse to join together in plant-strong solidarity to help save the life of their friend.